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• Tunisia: a look at the market

Overview

In 2023, Tunisia ranked as the 93rd largest economy globally in terms of GDP (current US$), 74th in total exports, 76th in total imports, and 131st in GDP per capita (current US$). Furthermore, it was positioned 56th in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI), reflecting its relatively moderate level of economic complexity.

Exports

Tunisia's primary exports include insulated wire ($3.23 billion), non-knit men's suits ($1.14 billion), refined petroleum ($930 million), pure olive oil ($927 million), and crude petroleum ($905 million). The country mainly exports to France ($5.19 billion), Italy ($3.87 billion), Germany ($3.09 billion), the United States ($933 million), and Libya ($847 million).

Imports

Tunisia's major imports consist of refined petroleum ($2.08 billion), petroleum gas ($1.69 billion), cars ($827 million), wheat ($628 million), and insulated wire ($572 million). The country primarily imports from Italy ($3.31 billion), France ($3 billion), China ($2.58 billion), Russia ($2.12 billion), and Germany ($1.81 billion).

Geographical Location

Tunisia shares land borders with Algeria and Libya and is situated by sea to the north of Italy.

Source: https://oec.world/